Episode-2: Marriage (II)

The next day,

Ethan sat on the bench with the receipt in his hand. He came here before the bureau was opened. His receipt number has been called out twice, and whoever came after him has long walked out of the Civil Affairs Bureau with their marriage registration and certificate.

''Hah''

Ethan sighed tiredly before getting up to walk out. This was the last chance and he meant it. He gave her five years, gave her this chance to start anew, but he was in the delusion that he could start anew with Diana; maybe she'd change her way of life and be serious after their marriage, but….

I think too highly of myself.

''Mr. Ethan?'' A woman's voice called him in a gentle steady tone.

Ethan raised his head and saw a woman dressed in a light yellow floral print mid-knee length dress paired with black heels. She looks refined and beautiful as if walking out of the picture. Her clear blue eyes stare directly at his face with a hint of familiarity.

''Long time no see''

''Ms Genesis'' Ethan called her name as a way of acknowledging her identity.

''I am glad you still remember me even after so long.'' Genesis smiled lightly at him before her eyes travelled to the marriage receipt in his hand with his documents in the plastic folder.

''You are getting married?''

Ethan looked at the stuff he was holding silently with his heart clenched. Was he getting married? Only he seems to be hanging on such an emotional attachment like a fool.

Ethan was about to answer when he saw Genesis holding the same stuff as him, but when he looked around, there was no one with her.

''Are you also?''

''Huh?''

''Did your partner not make it here, or did he stand you up?'' Ethan, misunderstanding her response, asked further.

Genesis curls her lips subtly, looking at his face; she is getting how deeply he is misunderstanding, but….

''What if I say, Yes''

''Then let's get married today''

''Eh?'' Genesis was taken aback by his offer to get married today and that too, with her. She was just pulling his leg a little, seeing this man after so long, but...

Is he being serious? He can't joke around with marriage.

Genesis contemplates before saying, ''If you are looking for a fake marriage or contractual marriage partner who can help you with your family pressure then forgive me, but I will only get married to be a real couple with my husband, with whom I can enjoy my life, share my sorrow and joy and be with him till our old age''

This isn't a lie. I know he misunderstood a little seeing me here with these documents and receipts, but... What I am saying is true.

Ethan gave a slow nod, understanding her point. No woman wants to be in a fake relationship and Genesis Rodrigo will never do this.

He met her three years ago through his mother as she asked him out for lunch where Genesis was also there. He knew his mother's intentions for introducing him to Genesis but his mind was just filled with Diana.

''You can rest assured. I won't joke about my marriage. If I am getting married then I am willing to be a real couple, a husband who can be with his wife for life-long.''

Genesis slowly laughs amusingly before saying, ''Ok. Keep your promise then''

''Don't worry. I have given you my promise and I will do as I've promised. After marriage, only my wife can be in my world and eyes''

''Shall we go inside?'' Ethan asked carefully looking at her.

''Sure. Let me make a call before that''

''Take your time. I'll be inside'' Ethan said and walked inside sitting in the same place as where he stood to left.

Genesis turned around and made a call, ''You don't need to come here today for the marriage registration. You can get married tomorrow''

''WHAT? WHY?''

''Cousin, I spend so much time and money to ask for a date and if I get married today, I'll be super happy for the rest of my life. You....you can't snatch my happiness''

''10 million has been credited to your account as your wedding gift''

''Just a certificate. I'll take it tomorrow. No problem''

''Good,'' Genesis said and hung up.

''Who was that? Your cousin?''

''Yes. Cousin said that today is not an auspicious occasion for us to get married. We are in love so let's get married tomorrow. Nothing big''

''Gina, you abandoned our marriage registration just for 10 million,'' Steve, Gina's fiancé, looked at the phone screen and the transaction message before saying with a tight smile.

''Aiyo!! This is my cousin's love for me, her blessings. She is so educated and has immense knowledge. I can't ignore her words if she said. Truly'' Gina sincerely smiled with two fingers raised and sworn.

Steve scoffed with a doting look still in his eyes before knocking her forehead, ''Swear with three fingers at least''

''hehe''

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CIVIL AFFAIRS BUREAU,

Ethan and Genesis walked out of the building. Genesis takes a good look at the certificate, especially at the man who is beside her in this photo. She suddenly feels good.

''Let me keep it for you'' Genesis takes the certificate book from Ethan's hand, placing it in her bag neatly.

"I'll keep it safe in case you need but forget where you kept it."

"No problem" Ethan replied.

"Happy marriage, teacher and teacher's husband. Happy marriage'' Cyril, Genesis' student, only 20 years old walked towards them with roses and a big smile on his face.

No wonder the teacher asked me to make a copy of her documents and send them in a hurry here. She finally got enlightened seeing a man and decided to take him down on the spot. Tsk, I never knew my teacher, who can only love her study, thesis, and laboratory, would be so quick to take action. Good, I have a strong heart, or I'll be under IV.

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